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Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Union Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates ‘Direct Port Entry Facility’ at V.O. Chidambaranar port
DPE facility is the noteworthy step towards reducing the logistics cost and to increase the velocity of cargo for boosting ease of doing business and economy growth: Shri Mandaviya
Union Minister of State for Shipping , Shri Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the ‘Direct Port Entry  facility’ of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust by unveiling the e-plaque.
While addressing the inauguration ceremony through video conference, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya said that this is a noteworthy step towards reducing logistics cost and increasing the velocity of the cargo. DPE will help in increasing Ease of Doing Business for the exporters, as the facility will bring efficiency and reduce dwell time, lower tariff cost and improve the competitiveness of shipper in the international trade.
The state-of-the-art Direct Port Entry  facility would enable direct movement of containers from factories, without intermediate handling at any CFS, thus facilitating the shippers to Gate-In their factory stuffed exports directly to the Container Terminal on 24x7 basis. The facility is created in an area of 18,357 sqm inside the Truck Parking Terminal which was developed under the ‘Sagarmala’ for issuing customs clearance of export cargo i.e. Factory stuffed/e-sealed containers. It can handle 18000 TEUs per month. Indian Customs through the Central Warehousing Corporation, DPE facility will generate the Let Export Order  under a single roof without any hassle. A dedicated team of CWC and Customs officials, in association with VOC Port, will serve Tier-II, Tier-III  certified EXIM clients.
Earlier, the factory stuffed  containers were taken to one of the container freight stations  / Inland Container Depot  operating in Tuticorin. The CFSs operate between 10 am to 8 pm on working days only. Because of it, there was considerable delay in admitting the self-sealed export containers into the container terminals. Hence, Port developed the DPE facility to enable the export clearance of factory stuffed e-sealed containers on a 24x7 basis resulting in faster & cost-effective export admittance. Port entered into an MoU with M/S. Central Warehousing Corporation  to operate the facility for 30 years and the Customs department has also approved operating the DPE facility in the port.
Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan, Secretary, Ministry of Shipping, in his address, said that the IT enabled infrastructure at the ports will definitely make our ports ,world class ports aligning the ‘Maritime Vision 2030’ of Ministry of Shipping.
Senior officials of the Ministry of Shipping, Shri T. K. Ramachandran, Chairman, V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust, Shri Arun Kumar Shrivastava, Managing Director, Central Warehousing Corporation and port officials were present in the virtual inauguration.
Ministry of Finance
Nabard has estimated a Credit Potential of Rs. 2,21,211.17 crore for the state of West Bengal, for the year 2021-22, under the Priority sectors
Kolkata, 28th January, 2021
To discuss Credit Potential for the state during 2021-22, Nabard organized State Credit Seminar on 28 January 2021. The bank prepares Potential Linked Credit Plan  annually, for each district through a consultative process for facilitating realistic credit planning and credit dispensation for priority sector activities. The PLPs map the potential available for Priority Sector lending taking into consideration the resource endowments, scope of activities, infrastructure and the constraining factors. The Theme for this year’s State Focus Paper  is “Collectivization of Agricultural Produce for Enhancing Farmer’s Income”. In view of the predominantly small land holdings in the country, the bank has been espousing this cause for leveraging the collective strength of the producer to achieve higher income through better bargaining power and higher prise realization.
For the year 2021-22, Nabard has estimated a Credit Potential of Rs. 2,21,211.17 crore for the state of West Bengal, under the Priority sectors. Of the total credit, the share of agriculture sector including agricultural infrastructure and ancillary activities is 39.60%; MSME 44.04%; SHG-JLG 7.67%, housing sector 4.82%; education loans 1.64%; social infrastructure 1.05%; and the remaining 1.18% constitute export credit and renewable energy.
Crop loan constitutes 64.93% of the total agriculture credit and 25.71% of the total priority sector credit potential. Allied agriculture, agricultural infrastructure and agricultural ancillary constitute 21.58%, 6.70% and 6.80% of agriculture credit and 13.89%, 2.65% and 2.71% of total credit potential respectively. The share of agriculture term loan to total farm credit is 24.94%.
The State Focus Paper 2021-22 highlighting the Credit Potential was launched by Dr. M.V. Rao, ACS, Cooperation and P&R D, GoWB in presence of Shri Pradip Mazumdar, Agriculture Advisor to the Chief Minister GoWB, Shri Susobhan Sinha, Regional Director, RBI Kolkata, Shri Nabin Kumar Dash, CGM, Punjab National Bank and Dr. A.R. Khan, CGM Nabard, West Bengal.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to address World Environment Day event on 5th June
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will participate in the World Environment Day event on 5th June 2021 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The event is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. The theme for this year’s event is ‘promotion of biofuels for better environment’.
During the event, Prime Minister will release the “Report of the Expert Committee on Road Map for ethanol blending in India 2020-2025”. To commemorate World Environment Day, Government of India is releasing E-20 Notification directing Oil Companies to sell ethanol blended petrol with percentage of ethanol up to 20% from 1st April 2023; and BIS Specifications for higher ethanol blends E12 & E15. These efforts will facilitate setting up of additional ethanol distillation capacities and will provide timelines for making blended fuel available across the country. This will also help increase consumption of ethanol in the ethanol producing states and the adjoining regions, before the year 2025 .
Prime Minister will launch a Pilot Project of E 100 dispensing stations at three locations in Pune. Prime Minister will also interact with farmers to gain insight on their firsthand experience, as enablers under the Ethanol Blended Petrol and Compressed BioGas Programmes.
Special Service and Features
Union MoS Dr L Murugan condoles loss of lives in blast at Sankarapuram fireworks shop, calls for safety measures
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Information & Broadcasting, Dr L Murugan has expressed grief over the blast at Sankarapuram fireworks shop, in which six persons died and over 10 sustained injuries.
In a statement, he said he was saddened to know that six persons lost their lives and more than 10 sustained injuries in the blast at the fireworks shop in Sankarapuram in Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu.
He expressed condolence to the bereaved family members and said he prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured. Pointing out that such mishaps are becoming a never ending story, he urged everyone to stand together to create awareness on necessary safety measures to prevent these incidents.
Ministry of Railways
Training of IRPFS Officers now to be held at SVPNPA, Hyderabad
First phase of training of next batch to be held along with IPS Probationers
This will also ensure better co-ordination and co-operation between IRPFS and IPS officers when they are posted in the field units
Training of IRPFS Officers will now be held at SVPNPA, Hyderabad.First phase of training of next batch will be held along with IPS Probationers. This will also ensure better co-ordination and co-operation between IRPFS and IPS officers when they are posted in the field units.
The IRPFS  officers are recruited by UPSC through Civil Services Examination in Railway Protection Force . The batch strength of IRPFS probationers is about 5-6 every year. They undergo Foundation Courses at LBSNAA, Mussoorie and National Academy of Indian Railways , Vadodara, besides undergoing professional training at Jagjivan Ram RPF Academy at Lucknow.
Three batches of IRPFS officers, however, were trained alongside IPS officers earlier in 1998 and 1999 but the arrangement was discontinued in subsequent years.
After inter ministerial consultations between Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Home Affairs, it has now been decided to re-start the initial training of IRPFS Probationers at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy , Hyderabad along with the first phase of training of next batch of IPS Probationers  starting in the winter of 2020.
The training in SVPNPA will equip the IRPFS officers to manage the railway security more effectively and professionally. This will also ensure better co-ordination and co-operation between IRPFS and IPS officers when they are posted in the field units. The increasing significance of railway security in the national security set-up calls for better professional competence of the RPF leadership which will be achieved if they train and work together with IPS officers from the start of their careers.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.
“रक्षाबंधन की आप सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan,” the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Tourism
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually attends the 8th Meeting of ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers' meeting
The Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel co-chaired the 8th Meeting of ASEAN-India Tourism Ministers meeting with Minister of Tourism of CambodiaH.E. Dr. Thong Khon through video conferencing today. The Meeting was in conjunction with the 24th Meeting of ASEAN Tourism Ministers .
At the outset, the Ministers expressed their sympathy for the loss of lives and livelihood for people in the region as a result of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Ministers reiterated the need for cooperative efforts in mitigating the impact of the pandemic on the tourism sector.
Shri Prahlad Singh Patel appreciated the efforts of the Prime Minister for not only containing COVID-19 pandemic but also lending a helping hand to other countries by supplying of medicines and medical equipments.
Shri Patel highlighted India’s historical and cultural links with ASEAN countries and reiterated that ASEAN is a key market for Buddhist Tourism in India which generates major tourist traffic for the Buddhist Circuit and Ministry of Tourism has invested in a major way to upgrade infrastructure in the circuit. The Ministry of Tourism, organises the International Buddhist Conclave  to create awareness about India’s Buddhist Heritage and to increase foreign tourist traffic to Buddhist sites and invited the ASEAN member countries to participate in the same as and when held.
Shri Patel added that the importance of wellness and Medical tourism and emphasized that India is emerging as a preferred country for medical treatments due to advanced quality healthcare, affordable costs, lesser waiting time & easy medical visa process.
Minister also touched upon the Ministry's road map to revive tourism activities post Covid by highlighting initiatives such as SAATHI  and the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator  Certification Programme, an Online learning platform with the objective of creating a pool of well trained and professional Tourist Facilitators across the country. The initiative by Ministry of Tourism to organize a series of webinars under the theme Dekho Apna Desh to showcase the diverse culture, heritage, undiscovered destinations and unusual facets of popular tourist spots has become very popular.
Minister expressed satisfaction over the deliberations and look forward to strengthen ASEAN-India partnership and cooperation in tourism. The meeting concluded with a Joint Media statement where the Ministers agreed to further enhance ASEAN-India cooperation in tourism under the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding between ASEAN and India.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey along with his wife, Smt. Neeta Choubey were administered the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at AIIMS New Delhi, today.
Appealing to every eligible person to get vaccinated, the Union Minister of State said, “The Vaccine is our protective shield. It strengthens our security in the battle against the Corona Virus. I request the countrymen to get themselves and their loved ones vaccinated to protect them from this pandemic.”
He further added, “I request everyone to strictly adhere to COVID Appropriate Behaviour  regardless of the vaccination exercise. Following these norms along with participation in vaccination are the key pillars in our Jan Andolan against COVID. Always Remember, Dawai Bhi, Kadai Bhi!”
Ministry of Finance
Clarification in respect of residency under Income-tax Act, 1961
The Central Board of Direct taxes  has received various representations requesting for relaxation in determination of residential status for previous year 2020-21 from individuals who had come on a visit to India during the previous year 2019-20 and intended to leave India but could not do so due to suspension of international flights. The matter has since been examined by CBDT.
In this context, Circular No. 2 of 2021 has been issued by CBDT today. Vide the said Circular, it has been provided that if any individual is facing double taxation even after taking into account the relief provided by the relevant Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement , he/she may furnish the specified information by 31st March, 2021 in Form –NR annexed to the said Circular. This form is to be submitted electronically to the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income-tax . Circular No.2/2021 can be accessed on www.incometaxindia.gov.in.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Signing of a joint declaration with Germany on agro-ecology and sustainable management of natural resources
Virtual meeting between Union Agriculture Minister Shri Tomar and Germany's Minister Ms. Svenja Schulze
Initiatives have been taken between India and Germany on agro-ecology and sustainable management of natural resources. In this regard, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shri Narendra Singh Tomar and Germany's Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Ms. Svenja Schulze signed the declaration in a virtual meeting today.
Through this, joint research, knowledge sharing and innovation will be promoted between academic institutions of both countries and practitioners including farmers. The transfer of technology and scientific knowledge will be promoted by encouraging exchanges, partnerships and research collaboration with the private sector. Germany's Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development intends to provide up to 300 million euros by the year 2025 for financial and technical cooperation for projects under this initiative.
Germany will provide coordinated support for this lighthouse initiative, supporting the agro-ecological transformation process in India through the Technical Cooperation Project. For the changing agenda of agroecology, the two countries envisage the establishment of a joint research center supported by financial cooperation to develop and share cutting edge knowledge with practitioners from India, Germany and other countries, while facilitating value-added technology and scientific transfer.
To oversee the implementation, a working group will be set up with the concerned Ministries, namely, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and NITI Aayog.
Ministry of Finance
11 States meet the target for capital expenditure in Q-1 of 2021-22
Get permission to mobilise additional Rs. 15,721 crore
Eleven States namely, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Rajasthan and Uttarakhand have achieved the target set by the Ministry of Finance for the capital expenditure in the 1st Quarter of 2021-22. As an incentive, these States have been granted permission by the Department of Expenditure to borrow an additional amount of Rs. 15,721 crore. The additional open market borrowing permission granted is equivalent to 0.25 percent of their Gross State Domestic Product . Additional financial resources thus made available will help the States in pushing their capital expenditure further. State wise amount of additional borrowing permitted is enclosed.
The capital expenditure has a high multiplier effect, enhances the future productive capacity of the economy, and results in a higher rate of economic growth. Accordingly, out of the net borrowing ceiling  of 4% of GSDP for the States for 2021-22, 0.50 percent of GSDP was earmarked for incremental capital expenditure to be incurred by the States during 2021-22. The target for incremental capital expenditure for each state to qualify for this incremental borrowing was fixed by the Department of Expenditure.
To become eligible for incremental borrowing, States were required to achieve at least 15 percent of the target set for 2021-22 by the end of 1st quarter of 2021-22, 45 percent by the end of 2nd quarter, 70 percent by the end of 3rd quarter and 100 percent by 31st March 2022.
Next review of Capital expenditure of States will be undertaken by the Department of Expenditure in December, 2021. In this round, capital expenditure achieved by the States till 30th September, 2021 will be assessed. Third review will be done in the month of March, 2022 on the basis of capital expenditure incurred by the State during the first three quarters of the year 2021-22. The capital expenditure-linked borrowing ceiling of 0.50 percent of GSDP will be allowed to those States who will achieve actual capital expenditure of at least 45 percent of the target by 30th September 2021 or 70 percent of the target by 31st December 2021.
There would be a final review of actual capital expenditure by the States in the month of June, 2022. Any shortfall/deficiency in actual capital expenditure for the year 2021-22 by the State in comparison with the targeted capital expenditure for the year 2021-22, will be adjusted from the borrowing ceiling of the State for the year 2022-23.
State wise amount of the additional borrowing permitted is as under:
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Sl.No.
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State
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Amount 
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1.
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Andhra Pradesh
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2,655
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2.
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Bihar
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1,699
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3.
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Chhattisgarh
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895
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4.
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Haryana
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2,105
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|
5.
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Kerala
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|
2,255
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|
6.
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Madhya Pradesh
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2,590
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7.
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Manipur
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|
90
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8.
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Meghalaya
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|
96
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|
9.
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Nagaland
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|
89
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10.
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Rajasthan
|
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2,593
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11.
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Uttarakhand
|
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654
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Read, Enjoy and Share the third issue of IFFILOID – Your Never-Ending Reel
Panaji, November 22, 2021
As we enter Day 3 of the 52nd edition of IFFI, let us try and ensure that we do not miss out on the wellsprings of inspiration which greet us inside as well as outside the IFFI film theatres.
Do check out the third issue of IFFILOID – your never-ending reel.
Read here.
In case you missed it, here are the previous issues:
- Issue 1
- Issue 2
Why IFFILOID
Every edition of IFFI presents us with a skillfully curated collection of the best of Indian and world cinema. To better bring out the breadth and depth of this beauty, to better showcase the stories of the films and the people who create them, PIB has launched a daily IFFI newsletter IFFILOID, your never-ending reel of cinematic inspiration. The newsletter is being issued during the period of the 52nd edition of the International Film Festival of India, i.e.,, during November 20 – 28, 2021.
The newsletter complements the Government of India’s other official communications on the festival.
UPSC
Lateral Recruitment to Senior Positions in Government of India
Department of Personnel & Training  had invited applications from talented and motivated Indian nationals willing to contribute towards nation building to join the Government at the level of Joint Secretary on contract basis on 10th June 2018. This was for the following ten Department/Ministries of the Government:-
 Department of Revenue
 Department of Financial Services
 Department of Agriculture Cooperation & Farmers’ Welfare
 Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
 Ministry of Shipping
 Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
 Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
 Ministry of Civil Aviation
 Department of Economic Affairs
 Department of Commerce
The task of selection of suitable candidates from amongst those who have already applied in response to the same has now been entrusted to the Union Public Service Commission by the competent authority on 29th October, 2018.
All candidates who have already submitted their applications online to DOPT are now requested to fill up a Detailed Application Form  which seeks to obtain additional specific information from the candidates regarding qualifications and experience so as to facilitate the selection process. A mail is also being issued separately to each of the candidates who have applied, through their registered e-mail ID indicated in their online applications submitted in response to DoPT Advertisement.
The candidates may access the link indicated in the mail addressed to them and submit online all the requisite information asked for in the DAF before 06.00 PM on 1st January 2019. Detailed information about the process is available on the website of UPSC  and DoP&T . All candidates are advised to visit the website as well as check their registered emails for detailed information.
It may be noted that the Detailed Application Form  received from the candidates after last date of submission i.e. 06.00 PM on 01/01/2019 would not be considered.
Ministry of Coal
Union Home Minister to launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan tomorrow
Large scale plantation to be carried out by Coal/Lignite PSUs under Coal Ministry
Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will launch Vriksharopan Abhiyan in the presence of Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary affairs, Shri Pralhad Joshi in New Delhi tomorrow. During the launch event, Union Home Minister will inaugurate and lay the Foundation stone of 6 Ecoparks/ Tourism sites. The event will take place through Video Conferencing across more than 130 locations spread in 38 Districts of 10 coal/lignite bearing States.
Vriksharopan Abhiyan will be organized by Ministry of Coal involving all Coal/Lignite PSUs tomorrow during which large scale plantation would be carried out in mines, colonies, offices and other suitable areas of Coal/Lignite PSUs and seedlings will be distributed in the nearby areas for promoting plantation by the society.
The eco-parks/tourism sites would provide avenues for recreation, adventure, water sport, bird watching etc. for the people residing in nearby areas and may also be integrated to form part of tourism circuit. These sites are being planned to generate revenue for self-sustenance and create employment potential for local people.
Going Green is the key thrust area of coal sector involving maximization of green cover through ecological reclamation of mined out areas and overburden dumps, plantation in and around mines and avenue plantationat suitable places.Ministry’s Going Green initiative will kick start through active participation of coal/lignite PSUs as well as private miners. This year, three coal/lignite PSUs i.e. Coal India Limited, NLC India Limited  and Singareni Collieries Company Ltd  have set an ambitious target to cover 1789 Ha of area in and around the coalfields under bio-reclamation/plantation , creation of grass land , Hi-tech Cultivation  and Bamboo Plantation .